Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Tuesday: Bill Saitta quartet featuring Peter Curtis on guitar and Craig Yancey on woodwinds in a season finale concert, 7 p.m., Backstreet Bistro, 72-820 El Paseo, Palm Desert. (760) 346-6393

Wednesday: Free movie Wednesday featuring “Invitation to Live,” 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Tolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage. (760) 328-8252

Wednesday: 1947 French film, “Monsieur Vincent,” part of the “Best of the Foreign Films” series, 2 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111. Free admission. (760) 341-7323

Thursday: The Palm Desert High School Jazz Ensemble, part of Palm Desert’s Spring Concerts in the Park series, 7:30-9 p.m., Civic Center Park amphitheater, San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Free admission. (760) 346-0611, ext. 416

Thursday:

Jazz vocalist Rose Mallett in season finale, 5-9 p.m., Escena Golf Lounge & Grill, 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 992-0002

Thursday-Friday: Brody Dalle, formerly of the Distillers, 8 p.m. Thursday, The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, (714) 957-0600. 8 p.m. Friday, the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. ticketmaster.com

Friday: Starrgghh Wars Party, featuring live music, a costume contest and bar and food available for purchase, 7 p.m., Bonita Domes, 6920 Bonita Ave., Joshua Tree. $10. Benefits the Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce. (760) 366-3723

Friday:

Tee Pee Records and HDU present Aqua Nebula Oscillator from France plus Mirror Queen of New York, Atala and Gilded Flicker, 8 p.m., The Palms, 83131 Amboy Road, Wonder Valley. $5. (760) 361-2810

Fri.-Sat.: Comic Sarah Colonna, 8 p.m., Palm Springs, 244 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. $20-$40 plus two-drink minimum. (760) 866-0021

Fri.-Sun.: Sam Shepherd’s “True West,” featuring film and TV stars Tristan Rogers and David Steen, 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sunday, Palm Canyon Theatre, 511 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. $35-$40. (760) 323-5123

Saturday: Mark A. Vieira, signing his books, “Majestic Hollywood” and “George Hurrell’s Hollywood,” 2-4 p.m., Just Fabulous, 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 864-1300

Saturday: Harrison House artist-in-residence Timothy Hill in a solo vocal concert, 8 p.m., Harrison House, 6881 Mount Lassen Avenue, Joshua Tree. $15. (760) 366-4712

Sunday: Warren DeLange in “Swingin’ the Dream,” a tribute to his father Eddie DeLange. 2 p.m., The Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11. (760) 325-2731

Monday: The documentary, “Deep Love,” about a paralyzed Scuba diver, 3 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library. Free admission. (760) 341-7323 ext. 731

June 4: “An Evening of Bel Canto,” presented by the Palm Springs Opera Guild featuring arias performed by five vocalists, 7 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library. Free admission. (760) 341-7323

June 5:Danity Kane “No Filter” concert tour, 7:30 p.m. Humphreys Concerts By the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. $42. (619) 224-3577

June 6: Virginia Waring International Piano Competition recital, 2 p.m., The Arthur Newman Theatre. Free. (760) 773-2575

June 6-7: Kathy Griffin, 9 p.m. Fri. & 8 p.m. Sat. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. (760) 321-2000

June 7: Desert Film Society presents the Israeli film, “Naomi,” 9:20 a.m., Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. $15 or free to Society members. (760) 770-0507

June 7: “Let’s Go Science,” a wacky look at “how things work,” part of the Children’s Theatrical summer series, 12 and 3 p.m., Annenberg Theatre, 101 Museum Way, Palm Springs. $15 for children 16 and under, $20 for adults. (760) 325-4490

June 7: America, 8 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison, Coachella. $35-$55. (760) 775-5566

June 8: Francesca Amari & Gilmore Rizzo in “A Couple of Swells,” with Bryan Miller on piano. 2 p.m., Arthur Newman Theatre. $11. (760) 325-2731

June 11: The 1948 Italian film, “Bicycle Thieves,” part of the “Best of the Foreign Films” series, 2 p.m., Rancho Mirage Public Library. Free admission. (760) 341-7323

June 12: Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones 8:30 p.m., Pappy and Harriet’s Saloon. $20. (760) 365-5956

June 13-16: Splash House: A Palm Springs Pool Festival, featuring more than 30 leading EDM acts presented by Goldenvoice and LED, 3 p.m. Friday, noon Sat.-Sun., The Saguaro Palm Springs, 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive, Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club, 1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. splashhouse.frontgatetickets.com

June 13-29: “The Stops, A Musical Comedy!,” the story of church lady organists that perform a benefit concert for their mentor who was fired from his church job for being gay. The Desert Rose Playhouse. $28-$30. (760) 202-3000

June 14: 6th Annual Joshua Tree Gay Pride Festival, featuring arts, music and comedy for the whole family, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Coyote Corner Highway 62 and Park Avenue, Joshua Tree. $5 suggested donation. (760) 835-6154

June 14: “Jest in Time Circus,” featuring physical comedy, dog tricks and dueling toilet paper blowers, part of the Children’s Theatrical summer series, 12 and 3 p.m., Annenberg Theatre. $15 for children 16 and under, $20 for adults. (760) 325-4490

June 14: Debra Tate, signing her book, “Sharon Tate: Recollection,” 2-4 p.m., Just Fabulous. (760) 864-1300

June 14: Juneteenth in the Coachella Valley, 6 p.m. featuring food, entertainment by Ms. Alfreda James, La Quinta Resort & Club, 49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta. $65, $85 VIP reception & sSeating. Benefits Family Health & Support Network. (760) 340-2442

June 14: Art Laboe “Summer Love Jam III,” 7 p.m., The Show. $35-$65. (760) 321-2000

June 14: Roberto Tapia, 8 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino. $30-$50. (760) 775-5566

June 15: Joanne LaPointe in “Dis-FUN-ctional,” a song-filled journey through middle-age. 2 p.m., Arthur Newman Theatre. $11. (760) 325-2731

June 16: “Incandescent,” performed by Backhausdance, part of the Summer Session Festival, 3 p.m., McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. $15, $10 students 18 and under. Festival pass $35, $20 for students. (760) 340-2787

June 17-23: Palm Springs International ShortFest & Short Film Market, showcasing over 300 short films from more than 50 countries. Various screening schedules. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 778-8979

June 18: “Walking the Tightrope,” performed by 24th Street Theatre, part of the Summer Session Festival, 3 p.m., McCallum Theatre. $15, $10 students 18 and under. (760) 340-2787

June 20: Dana Leong Trio, featuring Core Rhythm, part of the Summer Session Festival, 3 p.m., McCallum Theatre. $15, $10 students 18 and under. (760) 340-2787

June 20: Virgil Gibson, former singer with the Platters, 4 p.m., Tolerance Education Center, 35147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage. $20. (760) 328-8252

June 20: Summer Open House, featuring the latest works by Sondro Negri, Gordon Marshall, Richard Etts, Eric Bowman, Jason Bradbury and moreBrian Marki Fine Art, 170 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs. (760) 327-5777

June 21: “Bella and Harry,” about two jet-set pets, part of the Children’s Theatrical summer series, 12 and 3 p.m., Annenberg Theatre. $15 for children 16 and under, $20 for adults. (760) 325-4490

June 21: The Wayans Brothers, 8 p.m., Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. $29-$59. (800) 827-2946

June 22: Christine Deaver in “Showgirl,” with music, comedy & Improv. 2 p.m., The Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11. (760) 325-2731

June 25: “Quiz Show,” part of UCR Palm Desert's summer movie series, Lit Flicks, 5:30 p.m., followed by conversation facilitated by Tod Goldberg, UCR Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert. 760-834-0800

June 27-29: “Laughter, Love and Lunacy,” a cabaret production featuring a cast of Broadway and cabaret artists including, Alix Korey, Janene Luvollo and Sal Mistretta, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sunday, Coachella Valley Rep Theatre in the Atrium, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. $25. (760) 296-2966

June 28: Supere Scientific Circus, starring circus performer Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime, part of the Children’s Theatrical summer series, 12 and 3 p.m., Annenberg Theatre, 101 Museum Way, Palm Springs. $15 for children 16 and under, $20 for adults. (760) 325-4490

June 29: Jane Kinsey in “The Kinsey Report: The Doctor Is In” cabaret concert, 2 p.m., The Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11. (760) 325-2731

July 2: Ronnie Spector with Jesika Von Rabbit, 8 p.m., Pappy and Harriet’s Saloon, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $25. (760) 365-5956

July 4: Independence Day celebration benefiting AIDS Assistance Program, with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and view of fireworks display. Valet parking provided. RSVP advance purchase required. 7:30 p.m., Historic O’Donnell House, above the Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs. $100. (760) 325-8481

July 5: Swazzle, Inc., presents “Dream Carver,” a 55-minute bilingual musical, part of the Children’s Theatrical summer series, 12 and 3 p.m., Annenberg Theatre, 101 Museum Way, Palm Springs. $15 for children 16 and under, $20 for adults. (760) 325-4490

July 11-13: Coachella Improv/Comedy Festival, featuring sketch teams and standup comics from throughout the country, Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo St., Indio. Friday night reception recognizing outstanding contributions to comedy, workshops 10 a.m.-2 p.m., performances and competitions 3-9 p.m. $6.27 per performance, $22.09 for Friday reception, Saturday or Sunday performances. $48.47 for all three days. $90.67 including workshops. coachellaimprovfest.weebly.com

July 13: Keisha D in “Here’s to the Ladies” cabaret concert, 2 p.m. Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11. (760) 340-3220. lesmichaels.com/joslyn

July 17-18: Rufus and Martha Wainwright, presented by KCRW, 8:30 p.m., Pappy and Harriet’s Saloon, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $60. July 17 sold out. (760) 365-5956

July 18-19: Amy & Freddy performing, 8 p.m. Copa, 240 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. $25-$40. coparoomtickets.com

July 23: “All the President’s Men,” part of UCR Palm Desert's summer movie series, Lit Flicks, 5:30 p.m., followed by conversation facilitated by Tod Goldberg, UCR Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert. 760-834-0800

Of note

Upcoming

June 6-7: Rancho de la Luna presents David Catching’s Birthday Spectacular. June 6: the Rancho de la Lunatics, Alain Johannes, the Black Tibetans and Parosella. June 7: Eagles of Death Metal, DJ Peaches, Fatso Jetson, Chris Goss, Jesika Von Rabbit and more, 8 p.m., Pappy and Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. $15 Friday, $20 Saturday. (760) 365-5956

Out of town

May 30: Hugh Laurie performing, 7 p.m. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside. $47-$79.75. (951) 779-9800. foxriversidelive.com